{
  "id": 1617806,
  "title": "SIU Triumphs in Maumela-linked R11m Ferrari in Tembisa graft case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/siu-triumphs-in-maumela-linked-r11m-ferrari-in-tembisa-graft-case",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T02:43:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/news/siu-triumphs-maumela-linked-ferrari-tembisa-graft-case/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has successfully ruled that a Ferrari SF90 Stradale, linked to businessman Hangwani Maumela, must be sold for a minimum of R9.5 million. This decision comes amidst the SIU's extensive R2 billion investigation into corruption at Tembisa Hospital and the Gauteng Department of Health. The luxury vehicle, purchased for R11.1 million in April 2022, has been under preservation since September 2025, pending the finalization of the main application.\n\nMaumela and the Maumela Family Trust initially opposed the sale, arguing that the car was an appreciating asset. However, the Special Tribunal dismissed their concerns, finding that the cumulative expenses associated with the vehicle, including storage, insurance, and maintenance costs, justified the sale. SIU Acting Head Leonard Lekgetho welcomed the ruling, stating that it underscores the importance of protecting assets under preservation orders and ensuring their value is preserved for the benefit of the State and South African citizens.\n\nThe SIU's probe has already uncovered irregular contracts and lavish spending at Tembisa Hospital, with evidence pointing to possible criminal conduct. Babita Deokaran, a senior health official, was assassinated in August 2021 after exposing suspicious payments at the hospital. Her report identified companies benefiting from inflated and fraudulent contracts. A forensic review by National Treasury's Specialised Audit Services later confirmed that 14 entities linked to Maumela unlawfully secured contracts worth over R400 million between 2019 and 2022.",
  "summary": "The judge ruled that mounting costs outweigh claims of appreciation, as the Ferrari linked to Hangwani Maumela becomes the latest asset tied to the R2 billion Tembisa Hospital corruption probe.",
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      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Maumela's Ferrari SF90 Stradale sale approved amid Tembisa Hospital procurement scandal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/maumelas-ferrari-sf90-stradale-sale-approved-amid-tembisa-hospital",
        "published": "2026-08-18T04:00:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}